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North West Kent Group

We are the North West Kent Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Walk the Capital Ring starting outside Highgate underground station (25 minutes on the Northern Line from London terminals). Take the Parkland Walk to Finsbury Park, Woodberry Wetlands and Clissold Park.  Passing through Abney Park Cemetery after which we head towards Walthamstow Marshes. We follow the Lee Navigation canal to our finish point at Pudding Mill Lane DLR station.  Carry a picnic. 

Wednesday, 12 February 2025
Start time:
10:45 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
35.1m / 115ft
Type:
linear

There are ample opportunities to drop out as we pass several stations along the way.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
TQ 28548 88143
Nearest postcode:
N6 5AA
what3words:
feels.quit.lions
Start time:
10:45 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TQ 37823 83535
Nearest postcode:
E15 2RU
what3words:
bank.crass.happen
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking